CAMPING THE KIWI WAY

Finally made it out to Ocean Beach in Whangarei. Mavis in her natural habitat.

I figured Heather and John had put lots of time into thinking into how best to manage a toilet cassette as they developed their Dump Mate, so I asked them to share their best tips with us. Editor

This tool takes some of the pressure off the plastic lugs, that get some stress every time you open up the cassette for cleaning.

Cycling on a stunning Spring day around the Katikati coastal estuary cycle way.

So many travellers, campers, and vanlifers are recording their journeys on 'the gram' these days, sharing snippets of their lives, packaged neatly in squares or reels.

What a stunner this place was! Nothing like falling asleep to the sound of waves crashing on the beach.

Another beautiful day at Tangimoana. (Manawatu)

Darn, we could only get the new heater up to 10ºC on that night, and woke to a -3ºC frost. We opened the oven door, lit the gas and waited for sunshine.

Paradise is when you coddiwomple to a pristine tidal bay for a swim and discover what the locals already know.

Three helpful articles on electrics.

Car camping allows me to still enjoy the outdoors, here at Clifden Suspension. Bridge

Found on Facebook: NZ Cycling groups; NZ Women travelling; NZ Camping groups

Camps advertised by All Points Camping and NZ Fun Adventures

The two battery types share some similarities but differ in high-energy-density, long life-cycles, and safety.

These events offer an opportunity for people to overnight while they attend. Some are restricted to certified self contained vehicles, some restrict or ban pets. Check the event website for details.

Lithium-iron batteries in RVs – they are safe to use.

Cabins and RVs should have the maximum solar capacity feasible.

As we move towards summer the cabbage trees are in full and generous flower, the sign of a long hot summer to come, I am told.

Useful information and comment and camping in practice.

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